Santa's Apprentice

Santa's Apprentice

Part of Santa's Apprentice Collection

2010•1h 20m•6.2/10

FamilyAnimation

Ratings

🎬TMDb

6.2/10(51)

Santa doesn't want to retire, but rules are rules and he must train someone to replace him. The lucky winner, to be chosen from among millions of children, must be named Nicholas, be an orphan and have a pure heart. On the other side of the planet, there is a little boy who is a perfect match, but his lack of self-confidence and fear of heights make him a poor contestant. Will Santa agree to step down, and help his apprentice take his place?

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Production

Cartoon Saloon, Bishop Studios LLC

Language

FR

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

Nathan Simony

Nicolas (voice)

Benoît Allemane

Benoît Allemane

Santa (voice)

Julie Gayet

Julie Gayet

Félix's Mother (voice)

Lorànt Deutsch

Lorànt Deutsch

Randolph (voice)

Pierre-François Martin-Laval

Pierre-François Martin-Laval

Edgar (voice)

Line Renaud

Line Renaud

Solange Folichon (voice)

Isabelle Mergault

Isabelle Mergault

Madame Poulmer (voice)

Bruno Salomone

Bruno Salomone

Felix's Father (voice)

Jean-Pierre Marielle

Jean-Pierre Marielle

Contrary Santa (voice)

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